Fast shipping, I’m not a gunsmith but the installation well pretty easy and made a heck of a difference in the smoothing out of the action on my rifle, since then I’ve probably put 300 rounds through the rifle without any problems so a big thumbs up to slixprings

Got the Slix springs in the mail the other day, shipping was 3 days , I took my '73 apart and followed the directions
that came in the package, they replaced the other aftermarket springs that were getting weak. Made a marked improvement in the way the rifle worked. I would recommend these, easy to install.

My SliXprings required some hand-fitting, as is noted in the instructions. I had to file down the spring ends by maybe .5mm and rounded them off a bit. When I had them installed I realized the carrier arm on my 1873 was binding on the width of the spring base. I also needed to file that down a bit to allow the arm to properly slide into the down position. Upon disassembly I have had to re-file the spring bases again to allow for the arm to move properly. It may take multiple times before everything moves properly. Once you have the springs filed to where they need to be they are fantastic! Highly recommended, as long as you know what you are doing.

These springs were an easy replacement for the truck springs that come in your Uberti.
A small amount of fitting was needed on the carrier spring to not interfere with the side gate, and to increase the spring tension.
I’m very pleased with the results.

Easy install of the lever springs. Made the action feel smooth and operate flawlessly. Only issue was a slight interference between spring on the lever side and the linkage. Fixed it easily. Looking forward to years of smooth action.

Slixprings are outstanding, been using them for at least 10 years in my shop.

Just put a set in a new back up 73 with short stroke. Have been running them for years now with zero issues.

Had a gunsmith install the springs they fixed my problem.

I had SliXprings, installed in my rifle several years ago. I immediately noticed improvement in the action. When a friend began to have problems with his rifle, I agreed to look at his rifle. I noticed several problems one of which was the lever springs, I ordered SliXprings and installed them in my friends rifle. I was very happy, but my friend was extremely happy. I recommend SliXprings to anyone interested in improving the operation of their rifle.

Broke a Uberti Lever Spring, & my gunsmith told me to get Slixprings lever springs. They are excellent!

Well worth the price. It really made a difference in my Uberti 1873 rifle.

I ordered, a set of special springs with my short stroke kit. Like the Uberti springs it just wasn't where I wanted to be. One too stiff the other not enough. The SlixSprings set was easy to install and could be adjusted just by bending the spring. On the carrier side I am getting that carrier pop that I wanted. SlixSprings from now on.

Hawk Eyes Hudson

Worked really well in my 73. I had another brand, but these were smoother.

Fit and finish was excellent with nothing left to keep the fit from being nice and tight. Time will tell if the use of locktight will keep the screw placement as I backed off a bit to gentle out the cycling of the action.

Excellent product so far. I like the fact that they are a little oversized on the block and the spring length so that they can be tuned exactly to each action. It did not take long with a mill file and 600 grit sand paper to fit them to my 1873 in .44-40. The action feels great!

not able to get the elevator spring to exert enough force on lifter arm, the lever worked well however



Reply from SliXprings:

Due to variations in rifle manufacturing, some tuning may be required. As stated in Step 5 of the installation instructions: “Tighten the screw until you achieve the desired pressure, remaining aware of the position of the spring tab on the cam. If the proper location is not apparent when smooth, appropriate pressure is achieved, bend the tab to the best location.”

I have accumulated 5 Uberti 73s over 26 years. 4 have SliXprings lever springs. Two were put in when the stock ones broke. The other were put in by the gunsmiths who built them. The last set installed were pure drop in, no bending or grinding. Adjust with the screws to taste. They don't wear out or get out of adjustment. They're the only ones I buy.

Just did not work in my 1866. Not close to strong enough.



Reply from SliXprings:

It appears the installation instructions included with the parts may not have been followed. As clearly stated on our website and in the instructions, this is not a drop-in part and requires custom fitting. We have sold many of these springs, including to professional gunsmiths, and have not experienced a recurring issue with insufficient spring strength.

I am no gunsmith but I have tried several brands of lever springs. These are the easiest to install and tune. SliXsprings are the only ones I will use or recommend, period!

Hawk

works great just what i wanted

I have a hair trigger on my Uberti 73 now. ;)

I'd give this product 10 stars if it were allowed. After spending countless hours trying to take that 'hump' out of the lever stroke, adjusting everything I could, including Dremeling the standard leaf-style lever lifter springs, found out all I had to do was install this product and now the lever moves as smoothly with the hammer down as with the hammer cocked. Yeee-haaaaaa!

After spending countless hours fiddling with every other spring and part of my '73 in a vain attempt to rid it of that hump in the middle of the lever stroke, I installed SliXprings Lever Spring and that did the trick! Smoothed out the stroke, can race gun it sin problemas! I've ordered two of these, one as a backup, so I'll never be without.

They are a fine product.

Works fantastic in my rifle. Smooth. Was recomended to me and now I recommend them as well